Today Beth is a solo-host! Emma has some exciting things happening! Beth is sharing 2 episodes from her other podcast Homeschool Vibe. In today’s episode Beth covers different ways to socialize homeschoolers from preschool to high school. Let us know what you think of this bonus episode! Homeschool Vibe Podcast Homeschool Vibe Website Episode 5 of Peaceful Homeschool’s Socialization Episode Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without Losing Your ...
May 24, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Listen in today as we chat about incorporating music into your homeschooling - instruments, voice, dance, musical theater, music in unit studies, music during chore time, music to help with mental health, music for memorization, studying different genres of music, music throughout the world, artists, and so many other ways to incorporate music into learning and to reap the benefits of incorporating music into your lives. Learning through music doesn’t have to be expensive. You may be able to swa...
May 17, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 47
On today’s episode, Beth & Emma are talking about having a heart for service. Kids can learn so much through serving others - those they know and those they don’t know and may never meet. Kids of all ages can participate in various service opportunities including making blessing bags to keep in the car, packing food at a Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, volunteering at church, working at the food bank, helping at Project Birthday Bag, or volunteering with kids, veterans, the elderly, or...
May 10, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Join us for an episode with special guest Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, author of “Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity” book, and fellow homeschool mom. Diane shares with us how she got started with minimalism and why she now homeschools. She also shares tips for simplifying and decluttering to help your home be more efficient, and gives insight on balancing being both a working mom and a homeschool mom. Listen in as we chat about incorporating minimalism in...
May 03, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Join us on this episode as we talk about mentors in homeschooling - we’re including info about mentors for our kids as well as mentors for us as homeschool parents. People often worry about their homeschool child learning only from them. However, we share the many ways our kids have had good, healthy mentors in their lives. As homeschool parents, it’s also helpful to us to have others who have “been there, done that,” whether referring to homeschooling high school or having a child with special ...
Apr 26, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Come listen to our informative and also silly episode - it was just one of those days so we left in our bloopers for you to enjoy. Emma & Beth discuss the ways they have prepared their children for adulthood. It is important to prepare and sometimes it is easy to forget all the things they need to learn before spreading their wings. Things like paperwork, insurance, household and car repairs, voting, media, etc. This is a huge and very important topic. Detailed Life Skills & Adulting Che...
Apr 19, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 43
On today’s episode we are chatting about how we’ve combined multiple ages in our homeschooling in order to teach our kids together instead of separating them all by ages or grades to do their own things. We’re sharing some easy ways that we’ve combined social studies, science, novel studies/literature, etc., and how that gave us extra time in our schedules since we weren’t having to try to find time to teach each child every subject separately. Teaching to the older kids and allowing the younger...
Apr 12, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Today we’re chatting with former public school teacher turned homeschooler, Alden Kiertzner, of Pathways Early College Academy. Alden shares about why his family decided to homeschool, what Pathways has to offer, and about the advantages of dual enrollment for high schoolers. Homeschool families can select classes a la cart to fill in gaps or choose the whole program. Pathways Early College Academy Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without Losi...
Apr 05, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Listen in as we chat with Ian from Streamline Learning about the way kids learn, about stoking their brain fires, and even about Yoda swamp moments. Ian also shares about Streamline Learning and how homeschool families can utilize their services. Join us for this light-hearted conversation! Streamline Learning affiliate link : Ian's Book - School Sucks, Your Child Doesn't Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without Losing Your Mind a book by co-h...
Mar 29, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 40
On today’s episode we’re chatting with Lisa Nehring, founder of True North Homeschool Academy, about her experiences during her 30 years of homeschooling her 5 kids. We chat about her homeschool style, whether her kids chose to homeschool their kids, and find out about why she started True North Homeschool Academy. Lisa is the founder and director of True North Homeschool Academy , a 4tht-12th grade full service on-line Academy. Our world class teachers utilize time testing educational tools, cu...
Mar 22, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Today we are interviewing California public school teacher Bex Buzzie! Bex shares some of her experiences from her 22 years as a public school teacher, and talks about why she supports the homeschool community. Bex also talks about her Entrepreneurial Physics course for high schoolers and her podcast, The Homeschool Advantage. Follow Bex Buzzie Corrie ten Boom quote: “Sex,” I was pretty sure, meant whether you were a boy or girl, and “sin” made Tante Jans very angry, but what the two together me...
Mar 15, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Today we have a special guest calling in from Israel, David Nekrutman of Biblical Excavations! David is sharing about the education system in Israel, why he chose to move his family there, and the homeschool curriculum he created helping Christians to learn about their roots in Judaism. He shares some fantastic nuggets of information and offers some perks to our listeners as well. Listeners can go to BiblicalExcavations.com , and opt-in for the Lesson One preview class for high schoolers, which ...
Mar 08, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In today’s episode we’re talking about how the need/want for perfection can kill our homeschool peace and wreak havoc in our homes. Whether that’s trying to make sure your child completes every single problem in every single lesson, or whether their diorama is Pinterest-worthy, or whether your house/kids/spouse look perfect, it’s setting you up for stress and failure. Today we’re talking about ditching perfectionism and embracing peace and joy. Strive for progress, not perfection. Send us a text...
Mar 01, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Today we are discussing the incredible benefits of sibling relationships while homeschooling. Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without Losing Your Mind a book by co-host Beth Lee Support the show This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon - Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! Get your Peaceful Homeschool Merch! If you enjoy the content and would like to keep it coming, helping us cover the cost of th...
Feb 22, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We’re chatting about the importance of using plants and animals in your homeschooling. There are so many different skills that can be learned, experiments that can be done, and ways to incorporate plants and animals into your homeschooling. 4-H Free Activity Guides & Low-Cost Curricula Plants & Animals in Homeschooling Blog Post Butterfly Growing Kit https://amzn.to/40YUnpG Ladybug Land Kit https://amzn.to/3Ki3ueS Praying Mantis Egg Case With Hatching Habitat Cup https://amzn.to/3lBJWrI ...
Feb 15, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 34
We have a special guest joining us today - you may know him as the author of The Tuttle Twins books - Connor Boyack! Connor Boyack is the author of 39 books with more on the way this year. He is also a homeschool dad, speaker, and founder of Libertas Institute. He has sold over 4 million books! In this episode, we dive into igniting your child's love of learning using their interests. https://connorboyack.com/ https://tuttletwins.com/ https://spn.org - Keep an eye on your local state's bills. Se...
Feb 08, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Worried your kids might miss out on all the fun holiday events because they’re not in public school? Nope! They don’t have to! Today we’re sharing lots of ideas for homeschool holiday parties, educational ideas (Emma’s favorite), and even fun holiday foods (Beth’s favorite). Our kids have had amazing holiday events throughout their lives, despite always being homeschooled, and yours can, too! You can even have the jug of red punch if you want! Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your H...
Feb 01, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Today we’re talking about learning on road trips/vacations and how much learning can be done while you’re not at home. We’re sharing some of our road trip experiences and tips for how we’ve done homeschooling before, during, and after vacations, places that we seek out while we’re on the road, and how we’ve logged our learning on trips to be sure we’re giving credit where credit is due. Hop in the van and join us today! National Park Junior Ranger Program Reciprocal Museum Program Lava Tube Hist...
Jan 25, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Do you homeschool year-round or take summers off? Listen in as Beth and Emma talk about the pros and cons to their homeschool schedules. One of us is Team Year-Round and one is Team Summers Off - so you’ll hear both sides of the coin. Which one are you? Send us a text Support the show This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon - Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! Get your Peaceful Homeschool Merch! If you enjoy the content and would like to keep it co...
Jan 18, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Are you struggling to get your homeschool hours/days in? Are you feeling like you have to sit with a curriculum to get hours/days and wishing you could cover the subjects in more engaging ways? Today we’re giving examples for activities in each subject to get your state hours/days in. Listen in to hear enjoyable ways to cover the various subjects so you can get your hours/days in without the drudgery of doing only sit-down bookwork all day. Give credit where credit is due, and don’t undervalue t...
Jan 11, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Today we’re talking about creating free unit studies for any topic that you want to focus on. We give some impromptu examples for ideas that we came up with on the spur of the moment for earthquakes and mummies, but we also share our recipe for creating a unit study for any topic. What are some topics that you want to cover but haven’t had much success in creating a unit study? Send us a text Support the show This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon - Find Your Homeschool Vi...
Jan 04, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Does your kid love playing sports? Are you curious about whether homeschoolers are able to play on sports teams, get scholarships, etc? Listen in as we talk about some various ways that homeschoolers participate in sports and why we think it’s important to learn the basics of sports whether your child is sports-minded or not (pssst, ours aren’t, but they still learn how to play various sports). We also talk about other ways that our kids have participated in PE activities without joining team sp...
Dec 21, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 27
It can be SO hard to make time for ourselves, and sometimes we feel selfish for doing so. But it makes us better moms! On this episode we’re talking about some of our favorite mom time activities, why we need them, and some ways to make them work in any situation. You do such a great job taking care of others; you deserve to take care of yourself, too! “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." - Anne Lammott Find great gift ideas for mom! Send us a te...
Dec 14, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Today we’re talking about a bunch of fun subscription boxes for kids of all ages. Emma gives reviews of many of the boxes they’ve used from science to literature to art to history to cooking to outdoors, and we both share some of our favorite magazine subscriptions for kids. This is a great episode for Christmas/birthday gift ideas for your kids, and easy to share with grandparents, relatives, and friends. LINKS TO BOXES: We are an affiliate of Think Outside ! Ivy Kids https://ivy-kids.com/ Kiwi...
Dec 07, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Looking for Christmas gifts? Our two families love board games and today we’re sharing some of our favorite games for different ages. From big group games, to two-person games. From competitive games to collaborative games. From super silly games to super intense games. We talk about them all! Links to Games Mentioned & Gingerbread House Game Instructions Board Game Closet Send us a text Support the show This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon - Find Your Homeschool Vib...
Nov 30, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Struggles in homeschooling? Maybe YOU, the parent, need to deschool. If you attended public school, you may be pushing your kids into public school ways without realizing it or without realizing many aren’t necessary in a homeschooling setting. Homeschool toward learning, not toward checking boxes. There is nothing that says you have to complete Chapter 17 today. You’re the boss of your homeschool - what is your mindset? Listen to our experiences with this and how you can step into more of a hom...
Nov 23, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today we’re talking about homeschool learning styles and how our kids learn best. Some kids learn best by reading, some by listening, some by seeing, and some by doing. If we are teaching a child who needs hands-on learning by only having them read out of a textbook, they may not be learning much. If, instead, we figure out how each of our kids learn best, we can tune into the best ways to homeschool them. Taking a learning assessment can help with this. You can find one to help you get started ...
Nov 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 22
What do you do when your child is struggling to get their homeschooling done, or when you feel there is an attitude struggle going on in regards to homeschooling? Listen to the quick mental assessments that Emma and Beth do when a struggle arises with their kids. We might be having technical difficulties on this episode, but we’re still able to share our experiences and encourage you in your journey. Send us a text Support the show This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon - ...
Nov 09, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The laws in your state determine what is required for homeschoolers in your state. Are you aware of the bills in your state each year? Listen to today’s episode about how Emma & Beth (and their kids) have advocated for homeschooling by speaking out in the legislature against cumbersome bills that affect education and homeschooling. Teaching your children to advocate for themselves and others, to participate in our government, and to stand up for their beliefs is an important learning experie...
Nov 02, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Can’t find a homeschool group near you or can’t find one that meets your family’s needs? On this episode we’re chatting about starting and running a homeschool group and sharing Emma’s experience with this while Beth randomly yells, “Blueberry.” We’re sharing what has worked in terms of running a group for over a decade and why we recommend some of these strategies. Starting a group is not as difficult as it sounds, and it might just be in your wheelhouse, especially if you team up with a friend...
Oct 26, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 19
